Presenting scripture readings in the context of their usage within the major religious traditions themselves and taking account of recent scholarship on the role of scriptures in religion, this anthology allows students to encounter world religions in a direct and meaningful way. ANTHOLOGY OF WORLD SCRIPTURES is a collection of the most notable and instructive scriptures of the major living religions of the world: Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Shinto, Zoroastrianism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Also included are the most important scriptures of the new religious movements: Baha'i, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, the Christian Science Church, and the Unification Church. Supported by introductions to the readings by the editor, this anthology provides the most comprehensive and pedagogically sound access to the sacred literature of the world available in a single volume. A full Wadsworth website with interactive pedagogy is available for student learning and enrichment.

Benefits:

• NEW! This edition features timely treatments of scripture and its depiction in film and the meaning of JIHAD in Islam.
• NEW! Reorganized throughout, the order of treatment for each set of scriptures now places the discussion of contemporary usage before the historical discussion, thereby hoping to achieve greater student engagement in the material.
• NEW! In this revision, special attention has been paid to solidifying the clarity and accessibility of the editor's expositions, seeking to bring it closer in line with the reading facilities of a majority of today's students.
• A unique chapter on relatively new religious movements includes Baha'i, Christian Science, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, the Unification Church, and the Church of Scientology.
• To help students identify key points and to aid their comprehension of the material, the text provides insightful introductions to the readings, charts of scripture canons, full annotations to explain more difficult items in the readings, questions for study and discussion, a glossary with pronunciations, and suggestions for further reading.
• Organized to accompany many of the leading world religions textbooks and adaptable to most current methods of teaching comparative religion, the books can easily serve as a supplement to another core text.

Acknowledgments.

1. SCRIPTURE AMONG THE WORLD'S RELIGIONS.

A Brief History of Scripture Scholarship. The Nature and Definition of Scripture. The Uses of Scripture. Advantages and Disadvantages. World Scriptures and Modern Scholarship. Scriptures and the World Wide Web. The Plan of This Book. Suggestions on How to Read Scriptures. Glossary. Questions for Study and Discussion. Suggestions for Further Reading.

2. HINDUISM.

Introduction: Use. Overview of Structure. Origin and Development.
Teaching: Aditi and the Birth of the Gods (Rig-Veda 10.72), Two Philosophical Views of Creation (Rig-Veda 10.129; Brihad-Aranyaka Upanishad 1.4.1�7), The God Indra (Rig-Veda 2.12), The God Shiva (Shvetashvatara Upanishad 3.1�13), "That You Are" (Chandogya Upanishad 6.1�2, 9�11).
Organization: The Creation of the Caste System (Rig-Veda 10.90), The Four Castes (Institutes of Vishnu 2.1�17).
Ethics: Sin and Forgiveness (Rig-Veda 7.86), The Way of Asceticism (Mundaka Upanishad 2.1�3, 5�8, 10�13), Stages of Life for a Twice-Born Man (Laws of Manu 2.69�74, 191�201; 3.1�19; 6.1�9, 33�49), The Life of Women (Laws of Manu 3.55�60; 5.147�165).
Ritual and Meditation: The Gayatri Mantra (Rig-Veda 3.62.10), Devotion to Agni in Prayer and Sacrifice (Rig-Veda 1.1; Agni-Brahmana 1.1�19), Soma (Rig-Veda 8.48). Marriage (Rig-Veda 10.85.20�47), Cremation (Rig-Veda 10.16), Charms and Spells (Atharva-Veda 6.20; 7.70; 6.9; 3.16), Chanting of Om (Chandogya Upanishad 1.1.1�10), The Practice of Yoga (Shvetashvatara Upanishad 2.8�15).
Selections from the Bhagavad-Gita.
Non-Sanskrit Sources (Two Tamil Poets).
Glossary. Questions for Study and Discussion. Scriptures in Film. Suggestions for Further Reading.

3. BUDDHISM.

Introduction: Use. Overview of Structure. Origin and Development.
History: The Past Lives of Gotama Buddha (Jataka 190), The Life of Gotama Buddha (Selections from the Buddhacarita), The Death of Gotama Buddha (Mahaparinibbana Sutta 6.1�12, 31�35, 45�48).
Teaching: The Sermon on the Four Noble Truths (Dhammacakkapparattana Sutta, 1�8), The Skandhas and the Chain of Causation (Buddhacarita 16.1, 28�50), The Essence of Buddhism (The Heart Sutra), A Mahayana View of the Buddha (Saddharma-pundarika Sutra 2.36; 10.1).
Ethics: Conduct of the Monk (Dhammapada 25.360�382), Admonition to Laity (Cullavagga, Dhammikasutta 18�29), The Wisdom of the Buddha (Dhammapada 1�20, 157�166).
Organization: Founding of the Order (Mahavagga 1.6.10, 11�16, 27�30, 32, 34, 37), The Rules of Defeat (Patimokkha, Parajika Dhamma 1�4), Rules Requiring Formal Meetings (Patimokkha, Samghadisesa Dhamma 1�13), The Order of Nuns (Cullavagga 10.1.1�6).
Ritual and Meditation: The Relics of the Buddha (Mahaparinibbana Sutta 6.58�60), Mindfulness in Meditation (Majjhima-Nikaya, Satipatthanasutta 10.1�9), The Merit of Making Images (Taisho Shinshu Daizokyo, 16, no. 694), Scripture to Guide the Soul After Death (Bardo Thodol 1.1�2).
Glossary. Questions for Study and Discussion. Scriptures in Film. Suggestions for Further Reading.

4. JAINISM.

Introduction: Overview of Structure. Use. Origin, and Development.
History: The Life of Mahavira (Acaranga Sutra 2.15.6�9, 14, 16�20, 22�25, 27).
Teaching: The Causes of Sin (Acaranga Sutra 1.1�2), The Road to Final Deliverance (Uttaradhyayana 28).
Organization: The Five Great Vows (Acaranga Sutra 2.15.i�v).
Ethics: Ahimsa (Sutrakritanga 1.7.1�9), Rules for Monastic Life (Uttaradhyayana 35).
Glossary. Questions for Study and Discussion. Suggestions for Further Reading.

5. SIKHISM.

Introduction: Use. Overview of Structure. Origin and Development.
Teaching: Selections from the Japji (1�3, 5�6, 9�10, 12�13, 15, 17�18, 20�22, 25, 28�29, 33, 37�Epilogue), Remembering God (Gauri Sukhmani, M. 5), Creation of the World (Asa Ki Var, M. 1), Dancing for Krishna (Rag Gurji, M. 3), The Hindu Thread (Asa Ki Var, M. 1).
Ethics: Prayer for Forgiveness (Rag Bihagra, M. 5), Against the Use of Wine (Rag Bihagra, M. 1).
Ritual: Hymn for the Installation of the Guru Granth (Rag Devgandhari, M. 5), A Marriage Hymn (Rag Asa, M. 5).
Organization: The Guru (Rag Gauri, M. 3), God's Power in the Sikh Community (Rag Gauri, M. 5).
Selections from the Dasam Granth: Guru Gobind Singh's Story (Vichitar Natak, 6), God as the Holy Sword (Vichitar Natak, 1).
Glossary. Questions for Study and Discussion. Suggestions for Further Reading.

6. CONFUCIANISM.

Introduction: Use. Overview of Structure. Origin and Development.
History: The Character of Confucius (Analects 2.4; 7.1�9, 19�24; 10.1�4, 8�12).
Ethics: The Virtues of the Superior Man (Analects 1.1�4, 6�9, 14; 15.17�23), Benevolence (Analects 4.1�6), The Actions and Attitude of Filiality (Classic of Rites, 10.1, 4, 7, 10�11, 13�15; Analects 2.5�8; 4.18�21; 13.18), Propriety (Analects 3.3�4, 8�9, 12�14, 17�19), The Way (Analects 16.2), The Love of Learning (Analects 17.8�9, 12), The Goodness of Human Nature (Mencius 6.1.1�4, 6), The Basis of Good Government (The Great Learning 1�7; 9.1, 3�5), Confidence and Prosperity in Government (Mencius 4.3, 9; 1.6.20�24).
Ritual: Divination (Classic of Changes 1, 47, 54), Songs for Sacrifice (Classic of Poetry, Kau 7; Minor Odes 10.1, 3, 5), Music and Morality (Classic of Rites 17.2.10�11, 15�16, 18).
Glossary. Questions for Study and Discussion. Scriptures in Film. Suggestions for Further Reading.

7. TAOISM.

Introduction: Use. Overview of Structure. Origin and Development.
Teaching: The Nature of the Tao (Tao Te Ching, 1, 6, 25, 34; Chuang-tzu 29), The World (Tao Te Ching 7, 42, 52).
Ethics: Nonaction (Chuang-tzu, book 7), Individual Life in Harmony with the Tao (Tao Te Ching 16, 22, 33, 44), The Superior Man (Chuang-tzu, book 12), Government (Tao Te Ching 3, 18, 57, 64), On Death (Chuang-tzu, book 18), Reward and Retribution (T'ai-Shang, book 1).
Ritual: Methods of Prolonging Life (Pao-p'u tzu 15.6b�7a; 19.6b�7a).
Glossary. Questions for Study and Discussion.Scriptures in Film. Suggestions for Further Reading.

8. SHINTO.

Introduction: The Kojiki. The Nihongi.
Selections from the Kojiki: Preface to the Kojiki, The Creation of Japan (Kojiki, Chapters 1�5, 33), Emperor Yuryaku and the Story of the Woman Akawi-ko (Kojiki 154).
Glossary. Questions for Study and Discussion. Shinto in Film. Suggestions for Further Reading.

9. ZOROASTRIANISM.

Introduction: Use. Overview of Structure. Origin and Development.
History: The Call of Zarathushtra (Yasna 29), A Hymn of Praise to Zarathushtra (Yasht 24: 87b�94).
Teaching: Hymn to Ahura and the Purifying Fire (Yasna 36), Hymn to Ahura Mazda the Creator (Yasna 37:1�5), The Doctrine of Dualism (Yasna 30).
Worship and Ritual: The Place of the Gathas (Yasna 55:1�3), The Zoroastrian Confession (Yasna 12), The Four Great Prayers (From the Yasna), Disposal of the Dead (Vendidad, Fargard 6, section 5, 44�51).
Glossary. Questions for Study and Discussion. Suggestions for Further Reading.

10. JUDAISM.

Introduction: Names. Use. Overview of Structure. Origin and Development.
History: The Call of Abraham (Genesis 12:1�9), The Call of Moses (Exodus 3:1�20), Crossing the Red Sea (Exodus 14:1�31), The Covenant with Israel (Exodus 19:1�8), A Psalm for David (Psalm 132), Ezra's Enforcement of Torah Observance (Ezra 9:1�7, 13�15; 10:1�12).
Teaching: The Oneness of God (Deuteronomy 6:1�9), God's Creation of the World (Genesis 1:1�31; 2:1�9, 15�25), The Revolt of Humanity (Genesis 3:1�24), Prayer for Divine Deliverance (Psalm 5), The Messianic King (Isaiah 11:1�9), The Final Judgment of the World (Daniel 7:1�14), Resurrection of the Dead (Daniel 12:1�3).
Ethics: The Ten Commandments (Exodus 20:1�14), Laws on Slaves, Violence, and Property (Exodus 21:1�36; 22:15�26), Justice for All (Exodus 23:1�9), Holy War (Deuteronomy 20:1�20), Sexual Love (Song of Songs 1:1�2:17), God's Call to an Unfaithful People (Amos 4:1�13), Two Views of Wisdom (Proverbs 1:1�9, 20�33; Ecclesiastes 1:1�9), The Virtuous Wife (Proverbs 31:10�31).
Organization: The Ordination of Priests (Exodus 29:1�37), A Call to Be a Prophet (Isaiah 6:1�13), Women as Judges and Prophets (Judges 4:4�10, 12�16; II Kings 22:11�20).
Ritual: The Establishment of Circumcision (Genesis 17:9�14, 23�27), The Establishment of the Passover (Exodus 12:1�19, 24�27), The Observance of the Sabbath (Exodus 31:12�17), Offerings for the Forgiveness of Sin (Leviticus 4:27--5:7), The Day of Atonement (Leviticus 16:1�5, 11�19, 29�34), Kosher and Nonkosher Foods (Leviticus 11:1�31, 41�45).
Selections from the Mishnah and Talmud: The Sayings of the Fathers (Mishnah, Aboth 1.1�18), The Duty to Marry and Have Children (Babylonian Talmud, Yebamoth 61b�63).
Glossary. Questions for Study and Discussion. Scriptures in Film. Suggestions for Further Reading.

11. CHRISTIANITY.

Introduction: Use. Names. Overview of Structure. Origin and Development.
History: The Birth of Jesus the Messiah (Matthew 1:18�25), Jesus' Miracles (Luke 8:26�56), The Arrest, Trial, and Death of Jesus (Mark 14:43�50, 53�65; 15:1�41), The Resurrection of Jesus (Mark 16:1�8), The Ascension of Jesus (Acts 1:6�11), The Coming of the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:1�21), Persecution of the Apostles (Acts 5:27�42), The Council at Jerusalem (Acts 15:1�21).
Teaching: The Parables of Jesus (Mark 4:1�34), The Word Became Human (John 1:1�18), Nicodemus Visits Jesus (John 3:1�21), A Sinful Woman Forgiven (Luke 7:36�50), Results of Justification (Romans 5:1�11), The End of Time (Matthew 25:31�46; Revelation 20:1�21:4).
Ethics: The Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5�7), Directions Concerning Marriage (I Corinthians 7:1�16, 25�40), Love (I Corinthians 13:1�13), Ethics in the Christian Household (Ephesians 5:21�6:9), Being Subject to Authorities (Romans 13:1�10), The Fall of Rome (Revelation 17:1�18:5).
Organization: The Twelve Apostles and Their Mission (Matthew 10:1�15), Matthew's Church Order (Matthew 18:1�10, 15-22), Peter as the Rock (Matthew 16:13�20), Qualifications of Bishops and Deacons (I Timothy 3:1�13), Women in the Early Church (Luke 10:38�42; I Corinthians 11:2�16; Galatians 3:27�28; I Timothy 2:8�15).
Ritual: Baptism (Matthew 28:16�20; Romans 6:1�14), The Eucharist (Matthew 26:17-19, 26�29; John 6:25�40, 52-59), Confession and Anointing (James 5:13�18).
Glossary. Questions for Study and Discussion. Scriptures in Film. Suggestions for Further Reading.

12. ISLAM.

Introduction: Use. Name. Overview of Structure. Origin and Development.
History: The Call of Muhammad (Quran 96; 53:1�18), The Mission of Muhammad (Quran 11:1�16; 93), Opposition to Muhammad (Quran 52:30�49; 63), The Night Journey (Quran 17:1�2), The Flight to Medina (Quran 9:40), The Wives of Muhammad (Quran 33:28�40, 48�49), The Death of Muhammad (Quran 21:34�37).
Teaching: God's Absolute Oneness (Quran 6:100�103; 112), God's Names (Quran 59:22�24), God's Power (Quran 24:41�46; 6:95�99), God's Predestination (Quran 42:8�13; 7:177�182), Jinn (Quran 72:1�15), Creation (Quran 15:16�48; 16:1�17), Adam, Eve, and the Fall (Quran 2:28�37), The Holy Quran (Quran 42:50�53; 46:1�11; 2:81�85), On Unbelievers, Jews and Christians (Quran 9:1�7, 3:38�50; 2:111�121, 132�137), Resurrection and Judgment (Quran 75:1�15; 69:14�35), Heaven and Hell (Quran 76:1�22; 56:1�39; 77:1�39).
Ethics: The Conduct of Believers (Quran 17:23�39), Women (Quran 4:19�22, 34�39; 2:220�223, 227�233), Against Evil Magic (Quran 113; 114), The Different Dimensions of Struggle (Jihad) (Quran 6:16, 19-20; 48:11�21; 2:190�194, 216�218), Law Codes (Quran 4:1�10).
Worship and Ritual: The Opening of the Quran (Quran 1), Confession of Faith (Quran 57:1�7; 37:32�39), Prayer (Quran 2:142�149), Alms (Quran 107; 9:53�60), The Fast (Quran 2:183�186), Pilgrimage (Quran 2:124�130; 106; 2:196�199), The Mosque (Quran 24:36�38; 9:15�18).
Selections from the Hadith: On Innovations, On Ritual Washings, On Prayer, On Alms, On God, On the Power of Reading the Quran, On the Martyr in Holy War, On Plunder in Holy War, On Women and Children in Holy War, On the Steps for Struggle against Enemies.
Glossary. Questions for Study and Discussion. Scriptures in Film. Suggestions for Further Reading.

13. NEW RELIGIOUS MOVEMENTS.

Introduction: Use. Names. Overview of Structure. Origin and Development.
The Scripture of Baha'i: The Essence of Baha'i Teaching (Shoghi Effendi, The Promised Day Is Come, Preface), Baha'i, Islam, and Christianity (The Bab, Qayyumu'l-Asma, 1, 61�62), Baha'i Laws (Baha'u'llah, Kitab-I-Aqdas, 1�2, 12�14, 16, 30�34, 45, 49, 56, 63�65, 149�150, 189), Baha'i Prayers (Short Obligatory Prayer, Medium Obligatory Prayer, Prayer for America).
The Scripture of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: Joseph Smith's Story (Pearl of Great Price, "Joseph Smith--History 1" 1�22, 25�35, 40�47, 51�54, 59�62, 67�74), The First Description of the Book of Mormon (Book of Mormon, Original Title Page), The Coming of Jesus Christ in 34 C.E. to the New World (Book of Mormon, "3 Nephi" 11.1�41; 18:36�39), Destruction of the Nephites and Burial of the Golden Plates (Book of Mormon, "Mormon" 6:1�3, 6�11, 16�22), Preparations for the Trek to Utah (Doctrine and Covenants, 136.1�11, 17�24, 30�42), The Essence of Latter-day Saint Teaching (Pearl of Great Price, Articles of Faith 1�13), Church Pronouncements on Polygamy and Admission of Men of African Descent to the Priesthood (Doctrine and Covenants, "Official Declarations" 1, 2).
The Scripture of Christian Science: Introduction to Christian Science Scripture and to the Work of Mary Baker Eddy (Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, Preface), The Essence of Christian Science Teaching (Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, "Recapitulation"), Prayer and Its Role (Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, "Prayer"), Healing Practices (Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, "Christian Science Practice"), Interpretation of Genesis 1 (Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, "Genesis"), Two Testimonials to Healing (Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, "Fruitage").
The Scripture of the Unification Church: Dual Characteristics of the Universe and of Human Beings (Divine Principle 1.1.1.1), The Purpose of the Creation of the Universe (Divine Principle 1.1.3.1), The Spiritual and Physical Falls of Adam and Eve (Divine Principle 1.2.2.1�2), The Restoration of Humanity (Divine Principle 1.3. Introduction), Salvation through the Second Messiah, the True Parent (Divine Principle 2, Introduction), The Advent of the Second Messiah as a Korean (Divine Principle 2.6, Introduction; 2.6.3.2-3).

Glossary.
Questions for Study and Discussion.
Scriptures in Film.
Suggestions for Further Reading.
Index.